Pankaj Tripathi birthday: These facts about the Stree actor prove success finds those who are determined

Pankaj Tripathi who has multiple stellar performances to his name is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. So, today we picked up some facts about the actor that will blow your mind!

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Pankaj Tripathi who is known for his excellence and portraying even the most difficult characters with ease. While you may appreciate his acting skills, his inspiring journey will make you admire him even more. The actor's journey is a fine example of why one should never give up on their dreams. Here are 10 mind-blowing facts about him that every fan must know.

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Born on September 5, 1976, Pankaj was raised in a small village named Belsand of Gopalganj district in Bihar. He comes from a very humble background as his father works as a farmer and priest.

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During the annual festival celebrations in his village, the actor used to play the role of a girl.

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Not many people know that during college he was quite active in politics and was part of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. In 1993, he was jailed for seven days because he raised his voice against the state government.

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Out of fear of failure in acting, Pankaj took hotel management course Food Craft Institute in Patna. He later also worked as a kitchen supervisor in Maurya Hotel, Patna.

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Despite being a great actor, Tripathi was rejected by National School of Drama twice. He made it to NSD in his third attempt and graduated in 2004.

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The 43-year-old actor did a role in the film Run for which he was not given any credits.

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In the year 2012, eight years after he came to Mumbai, Pankaj gave an audition for Gangs of Wasseypur which went on for eight long hours. He eventually got the role for which he is still widely appreciated. The film gave him a new identity.

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In the early days of his career, Tripathi's name became synonymous with gangster characters as he mostly played negative roles.

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Pankaj's name was taken in the special mentions for his performance in the movie Newton at the National Film Awards 2018. The film also made its entry for the Academy Award in the best foreign film category.